Withdrawals

Overall
(N=3)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (33.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 1 (33.3%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 1 (33.3%)


  • n=3 withdrawals from study
  • n=220 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=510)
Filled out online contact form?
No 211 (41.4%)
Yes 299 (58.6%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 19 (3.7%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 127 (24.9%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.8%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.5%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 13 (2.5%)
NJCRI 16 (3.1%)
Other 20 (3.9%)
Peer recruitment 246 (48.2%)
Saw flyer 13 (2.5%)
Saw post in Craigslist 33 (6.5%)
Missing 2 (0.4%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 1 (0.2%)
Facebook 15 (2.9%)
Instagram 2 (0.4%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 491 (96.3%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 509 (99.8%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.1 (5.23)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 503 (98.6%)
Missing 4 (0.8%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 506 (99.2%)
Missing 4 (0.8%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 359 (70.4%)
Other 6 (1.2%)
Prefer not to Answer 3 (0.6%)
She/her 98 (19.2%)
They/them 40 (7.8%)
Missing 4 (0.8%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 24 (4.7%)
Intersex 4 (0.8%)
Male 475 (93.1%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.6%)
Missing 4 (0.8%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 503 (98.6%)
Missing 4 (0.8%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.4%)
Yes 499 (97.8%)
Missing 4 (0.8%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 508 (99.6%)
Incomplete 2 (0.4%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 355 (69.6%)
INELIGIBLE 154 (30.2%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=506)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 40 (7.9%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.0%)
Genderqueer 8 (1.6%)
Man, male 345 (68.2%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.6%)
Prefer not to answer 4 (0.8%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 31 (6.1%)
Transgender 20 (4.0%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 2 (0.4%)
Woman, female 36 (7.1%)
More Than One Identity 11 (2.2%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=506)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 80 (15.8%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.2%)
Gay 296 (58.5%)
Lesbian 5 (1.0%)
Other 6 (1.2%)
Pansexual 36 (7.1%)
Prefer not to answer 10 (2.0%)
Queer 5 (1.0%)
Straight or heterosexual 63 (12.5%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.6%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=510)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 261 (51.2%)
Yes 243 (47.6%)
Missing 4 (0.8%)
Black or African American
Checked 323 (63.3%)
Unchecked 187 (36.7%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 27 (5.3%)
Unchecked 483 (94.7%)
Asian
Checked 5 (1.0%)
Unchecked 505 (99.0%)
White
Checked 52 (10.2%)
Unchecked 458 (89.8%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.2%)
Unchecked 509 (99.8%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 75 (14.7%)
Unchecked 435 (85.3%)
Other
Checked 87 (17.1%)
Unchecked 423 (82.9%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 17 (3.3%)
Unchecked 493 (96.7%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 9 0 11
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 227 53 2 282
    White 5 33 0 38
    More than One Race 23 65 0 88
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 82 4 88
Total 261 243 6 510


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 3
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 209
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 23
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 8
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 48
White Hispanic or Latino Male 32
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 63
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 79
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=245)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 4 (1.6%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.4%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 130 (53.1%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 25 (10.2%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 77 (31.4%)
M11Q Form 1 (0.4%)
Other 7 (2.9%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 9 (3.7%)
Yes 158 (64.5%)
Missing 78 (31.8%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 181 (73.9%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 64 (26.1%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 239 (97.6%)
Not eligible 5 (2.0%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 241 (98.4%)
Incomplete 2 (0.8%)
Unverified 2 (0.8%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=59)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (25.4%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.7%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 22 (37.3%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.7%)
Withdrawn for other reason 20 (33.9%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
223 237 14

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 46
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 177

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=220)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.3 (2.35)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 8 (3.6%)
Intersex 1 (0.5%)
Male 210 (95.5%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.9%)
No 98 (44.5%)
Yes 120 (54.5%)
Black or African American
Checked 128 (58.2%)
Unchecked 92 (41.8%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 10 (4.5%)
Unchecked 210 (95.5%)
Asian
Unchecked 220 (100%)
White
Checked 29 (13.2%)
Unchecked 191 (86.8%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Unchecked 220 (100%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 44 (20.0%)
Unchecked 176 (80.0%)
Other
Checked 40 (18.2%)
Unchecked 180 (81.8%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 8 (3.6%)
Unchecked 212 (96.4%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 3 0 3
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 84 19 2 105
    White 0 23 0 23
    More than One Race 14 39 0 53
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 36 0 36
Total 98 120 2 220


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 81
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 3
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 15
White Hispanic or Latino Male 22
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 38
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 35
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=220)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 24 (10.9%)
Genderfluid 5 (2.3%)
Genderqueer 4 (1.8%)
Man, male 140 (63.6%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (0.9%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.5%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.5%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 15 (6.8%)
Transgender 8 (3.6%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 0 (0%)
Woman, female 14 (6.4%)
More Than One Identity 6 (2.7%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=220)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 29 (13.2%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.5%)
Gay 132 (60.0%)
Lesbian 1 (0.5%)
Other 3 (1.4%)
Pansexual 23 (10.5%)
Prefer not to answer 7 (3.2%)
Queer 5 (2.3%)
Straight or heterosexual 15 (6.8%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.5%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.4%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 10 (4.5%) 5 (2.3%) 15 (6.8%)
    Yes 137 (62%) 68 (31%) 205 (93%)
Total 147 (67%) 73 (33%) 220 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=220)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 121 (55.0%)
Puerto Rico 2 (0.9%)
Other North America, including Mexico 5 (2.3%)
Central America 30 (13.6%)
Caribbean 24 (10.9%)
South America 34 (15.5%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 2 (0.9%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.5%)
Other 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 130 (59.1%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 7 (3.2%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (0.9%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 63 (28.6%)
Undocumented 17 (7.7%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 100 (45.5%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 20 (9.1%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 15 (6.8%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 79 (35.9%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 2 (0.9%)
Other 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 7 (3.2%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (1.8%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 25 (11.4%)
High school graduate or GED 87 (39.5%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 12 (5.5%)
Some college or Associates degree 59 (26.8%)
Bachelors Degree 23 (10.5%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 179 (81.4%)
Yes 41 (18.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 31 (14.1%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 46 (20.9%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 113 (51.4%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 17 (7.7%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 8 (3.6%)
Other 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 18 (8.2%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 183 (83.2%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 14 (6.4%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=220)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 11 (5.0%)
Fair 41 (18.6%)
Good 81 (36.8%)
Very good 49 (22.3%)
Excellent 38 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 22 (10.0%)
Fair 66 (30.0%)
Good 56 (25.5%)
Very good 41 (18.6%)
Excellent 35 (15.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=220)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.7 (3.03)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 27.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.2 (2.79)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 27.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 56 (25.5%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (6.8%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 14 (6.4%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 26 (11.8%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 89 (40.5%)
Other 20 (9.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 96 (43.6%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 27 (12.3%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (6.4%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 55 (25.0%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 8 (3.6%)
Research study setting 2 (0.9%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.5%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.5%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (2.3%)
During a pregnancy 2 (0.9%)
Other 7 (3.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 4.05 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 14.0]

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=220)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (6.4%)
Yes 196 (89.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 10 (4.5%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 84.9 (28.3)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 10 (4.5%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=220)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 3 (1.4%)
Yes 217 (98.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 213 (96.8%)
Yes 3 (1.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 128 (58.2%)
1-3 months after 40 (18.2%)
4-6 months after 17 (7.7%)
6-12 months after 9 (4.1%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 20 (9.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 21.7 (75.1)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 3 (1.4%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 7.90 (30.8)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 3 (1.4%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 12 (5.5%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 206 (93.6%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 2 (0.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=220)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 9 (4.1%)
Yes 211 (95.9%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 124 (56.4%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 69 (31.4%)
Private doctors office 16 (7.3%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.5%)
Other 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.1%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 10 (4.5%)
1-3 months 39 (17.7%)
4-6 months 22 (10.0%)
6-11 months 35 (15.9%)
1-3 years 67 (30.5%)
More than 3 years 37 (16.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.1%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 59 (26.8%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (0.9%)
Both adults and pediatric 140 (63.6%)
Do not Know 9 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.1%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.43 (4.93)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 100 (45.5%)
Once in the past year 39 (17.7%)
Twice in the past year 29 (13.2%)
Three times in the past year 20 (9.1%)
4 times in the past year 10 (4.5%)
5 or more times in the past year 19 (8.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.9%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=146)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 139 (95.2%)
Yes 6 (4.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 139 (95.2%)
Yes 4 (2.7%)
Do not Know 3 (2.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 137 (93.8%)
Yes 3 (2.1%)
Do not Know 6 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 110 (75.3%)
Yes 36 (24.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 107 (73.3%)
Yes 37 (25.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 99 (67.8%)
Yes 45 (30.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 128 (87.7%)
Yes 17 (11.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 131 (89.7%)
Yes 15 (10.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 125 (85.6%)
Yes 21 (14.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 144 (98.6%)
Yes 2 (1.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 102 (69.9%)
Yes 44 (30.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 129 (88.4%)
Yes 16 (11.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 114 (78.1%)
Yes 31 (21.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 118 (80.8%)
Yes 26 (17.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 136 (93.2%)
Yes 6 (4.1%)
Do not Know 4 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 111 (76.0%)
Yes 34 (23.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 92 (63.0%)
Yes 53 (36.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 87 (59.6%)
Yes 58 (39.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 121 (82.9%)
Yes 23 (15.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 84 (57.5%)
Yes 60 (41.1%)
Do not Know 2 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=3)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=220)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Mean (SD) 8.13 (2.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 205 (93.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.33 (3.02)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 205 (93.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.71 (0.756)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 213 (96.8%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.14 (2.27)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 213 (96.8%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.76 (0.788)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 31 (14.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.57 (1.13)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 31 (14.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.95 (0.324)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 182 (82.7%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.66 (1.21)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 182 (82.7%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.92 (0.485)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 54 (24.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.69 (0.919)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 54 (24.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.58 (1.36)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.33 (1.43)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=220)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 7 (3.2%)
A little 4 (1.8%)
Somewhat 9 (4.1%)
Very 20 (9.1%)
Has already occurred 179 (81.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 22 (10.0%)
A little 20 (9.1%)
Somewhat 47 (21.4%)
Very 77 (35.0%)
Has already occurred 32 (14.5%)
Do not Know 21 (9.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 4 (1.8%)
A little 8 (3.6%)
Somewhat 48 (21.8%)
Very 110 (50.0%)
Has already occurred 29 (13.2%)
Do not Know 21 (9.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 36 (16.4%)
A little 35 (15.9%)
Somewhat 45 (20.5%)
Very 52 (23.6%)
Has already occurred 25 (11.4%)
Do not Know 27 (12.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 8 (3.6%)
A little 15 (6.8%)
Somewhat 51 (23.2%)
Very 115 (52.3%)
Has already occurred 18 (8.2%)
Do not Know 13 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 51 (23.2%)
A little 31 (14.1%)
Somewhat 42 (19.1%)
Very 54 (24.5%)
Has already occurred 19 (8.6%)
Do not Know 23 (10.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 14 (6.4%)
A little 21 (9.5%)
Somewhat 47 (21.4%)
Very 72 (32.7%)
Has already occurred 35 (15.9%)
Do not Know 31 (14.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 7 (3.2%)
A little 19 (8.6%)
Somewhat 68 (30.9%)
Very 104 (47.3%)
Has already occurred 6 (2.7%)
Do not Know 16 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 14 (6.4%)
A little 23 (10.5%)
Somewhat 49 (22.3%)
Very 98 (44.5%)
Has already occurred 23 (10.5%)
Do not Know 12 (5.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 11 (5.0%)
A little 17 (7.7%)
Somewhat 32 (14.5%)
Very 119 (54.1%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 41 (18.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (2.3%)
A little 10 (4.5%)
Somewhat 22 (10.0%)
Very 148 (67.3%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 17 (7.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 18 (8.2%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 1 (0.5%)
A little 3 (1.4%)
Somewhat 12 (5.5%)
Very 176 (80.0%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 9 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (8.6%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=220)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 107 (48.6%)
Yes 110 (50.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 136 (61.8%)
Yes 81 (36.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 83 (37.7%)
Yes 27 (12.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 110 (50.0%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 64 (29.1%)
Yes 17 (7.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 139 (63.2%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=220)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 9 (4.1%)
A little of the time 47 (21.4%)
Some of the time 57 (25.9%)
Most of the time 65 (29.5%)
All of the time 35 (15.9%)
Do not Know 5 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 8 (3.6%)
A little of the time 44 (20.0%)
Some of the time 50 (22.7%)
Most of the time 63 (28.6%)
All of the time 50 (22.7%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 19 (8.6%)
A little of the time 49 (22.3%)
Some of the time 57 (25.9%)
Most of the time 60 (27.3%)
All of the time 31 (14.1%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 21 (9.5%)
A little of the time 39 (17.7%)
Some of the time 51 (23.2%)
Most of the time 44 (20.0%)
All of the time 53 (24.1%)
Do not Know 7 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 21 (9.5%)
A little of the time 49 (22.3%)
Some of the time 49 (22.3%)
Most of the time 45 (20.5%)
All of the time 47 (21.4%)
Do not Know 7 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 31 (14.1%)
A little of the time 49 (22.3%)
Some of the time 54 (24.5%)
Most of the time 30 (13.6%)
All of the time 51 (23.2%)
Do not Know 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 37 (16.8%)
A little of the time 56 (25.5%)
Some of the time 42 (19.1%)
Most of the time 30 (13.6%)
All of the time 48 (21.8%)
Do not Know 6 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 16 (7.3%)
A little of the time 50 (22.7%)
Some of the time 50 (22.7%)
Most of the time 56 (25.5%)
All of the time 42 (19.1%)
Do not Know 5 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 29 (13.2%)
A little of the time 51 (23.2%)
Some of the time 42 (19.1%)
Most of the time 42 (19.1%)
All of the time 46 (20.9%)
Do not Know 8 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)


Overall
(N=220)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 55.5 (24.2)
Median [Min, Max] 53.6 [0, 100]
Missing 3 (1.4%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9084 0.9086 0.9246 0.525 9.947 0.009335 2.222 0.9678 0.5124
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9057 0.9058 0.9183 0.5458 9.615 0.00967 0.01442 0.531
    bl_mos2 0.9014 0.9009 0.911 0.5319 9.089 0.01002 0.01644 0.5159
    bl_mos3 0.9001 0.8997 0.9145 0.5286 8.971 0.01018 0.01801 0.5034
    bl_mos4 0.9023 0.9023 0.9189 0.5357 9.232 0.01003 0.01849 0.531
    bl_mos5 0.8925 0.8931 0.908 0.5109 8.356 0.01107 0.0174 0.4664
    bl_mos6 0.8952 0.8964 0.9078 0.5196 8.654 0.01079 0.01237 0.5124
    bl_mos7 0.8976 0.8984 0.911 0.5249 8.84 0.01054 0.01272 0.5124
    bl_mos8 0.8892 0.8897 0.9079 0.502 8.066 0.01141 0.01492 0.4641
    bl_mos9 0.8978 0.8985 0.915 0.5253 8.853 0.01055 0.01615 0.5124
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 213 0.6598 0.6748 0.6263 0.5718 2.329 1.118
    bl_mos2 215 0.7192 0.7319 0.7016 0.639 2.479 1.163
    bl_mos3 216 0.7317 0.7452 0.7085 0.6589 2.162 1.188
    bl_mos4 208 0.7142 0.7161 0.6646 0.6288 2.332 1.312
    bl_mos5 211 0.8217 0.8178 0.8002 0.7616 2.227 1.3
    bl_mos6 215 0.7937 0.782 0.7695 0.7256 2.098 1.376
    bl_mos7 213 0.772 0.7603 0.7394 0.6976 1.981 1.417
    bl_mos8 214 0.8548 0.854 0.8435 0.8131 2.271 1.23
    bl_mos9 210 0.7654 0.7588 0.7245 0.6925 2.119 1.366
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.04225 0.2207 0.2676 0.3052 0.1643 0.03182
    bl_mos2 0.03721 0.2047 0.2326 0.293 0.2326 0.02273
    bl_mos3 0.08796 0.2269 0.2639 0.2778 0.1435 0.01818
    bl_mos4 0.101 0.1875 0.2452 0.2115 0.2548 0.05455
    bl_mos5 0.09953 0.2322 0.2322 0.2133 0.2227 0.04091
    bl_mos6 0.1442 0.2279 0.2512 0.1395 0.2372 0.02273
    bl_mos7 0.1737 0.2629 0.1972 0.1408 0.2254 0.03182
    bl_mos8 0.07477 0.2336 0.2336 0.2617 0.1963 0.02727
    bl_mos9 0.1381 0.2429 0.2 0.2 0.219 0.04545

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=220)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 67 (30.5%)
Less than once a year 25 (11.4%)
A few times a year 51 (23.2%)
A few times a month 31 (14.1%)
At least once a week 15 (6.8%)
Almost everyday 22 (10.0%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.1%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 62 (28.2%)
Less than once a year 24 (10.9%)
A few times a year 59 (26.8%)
A few times a month 30 (13.6%)
At least once a week 14 (6.4%)
Almost everyday 26 (11.8%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 84 (38.2%)
Less than once a year 47 (21.4%)
A few times a year 37 (16.8%)
A few times a month 23 (10.5%)
At least once a week 12 (5.5%)
Almost everyday 12 (5.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 61 (27.7%)
Less than once a year 36 (16.4%)
A few times a year 41 (18.6%)
A few times a month 31 (14.1%)
At least once a week 15 (6.8%)
Almost everyday 33 (15.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 97 (44.1%)
Less than once a year 26 (11.8%)
A few times a year 44 (20.0%)
A few times a month 18 (8.2%)
At least once a week 11 (5.0%)
Almost everyday 16 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.6%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 93 (42.3%)
Less than once a year 36 (16.4%)
A few times a year 38 (17.3%)
A few times a month 16 (7.3%)
At least once a week 10 (4.5%)
Almost everyday 21 (9.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 39 (17.7%)
Less than once a year 28 (12.7%)
A few times a year 54 (24.5%)
A few times a month 28 (12.7%)
At least once a week 21 (9.5%)
Almost everyday 46 (20.9%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 59 (26.8%)
Less than once a year 38 (17.3%)
A few times a year 54 (24.5%)
A few times a month 26 (11.8%)
At least once a week 11 (5.0%)
Almost everyday 29 (13.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 80 (36.4%)
Less than once a year 50 (22.7%)
A few times a year 45 (20.5%)
A few times a month 13 (5.9%)
At least once a week 9 (4.1%)
Almost everyday 19 (8.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)


Overall
(N=220)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 24.8 (11.1)
Median [Min, Max] 22.5 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 2 (0.9%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8975 0.8974 0.9104 0.4929 8.747 0.01041 1.377 0.6164 0.4686
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.8828 0.8825 0.889 0.4843 7.513 0.01194 0.008464 0.4686
    bl_discrim2 0.8774 0.8774 0.8819 0.4721 7.156 0.0125 0.007039 0.4633
    bl_discrim3 0.8847 0.8841 0.8963 0.4882 7.632 0.01178 0.01179 0.4686
    bl_discrim4 0.8823 0.8826 0.8946 0.4844 7.516 0.01209 0.01306 0.457
    bl_discrim5 0.8954 0.8954 0.9064 0.517 8.564 0.01071 0.0115 0.5059
    bl_discrim6 0.8877 0.8876 0.8963 0.4968 7.897 0.01144 0.01399 0.4633
    bl_discrim7 0.8878 0.8876 0.9018 0.4969 7.901 0.0115 0.01411 0.4686
    bl_discrim8 0.8837 0.8836 0.8959 0.4868 7.588 0.01191 0.01405 0.4541
    bl_discrim9 0.8922 0.8925 0.9038 0.5093 8.302 0.01108 0.01301 0.5059
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 211 0.7815 0.777 0.771 0.7036 2.848 1.658
    bl_discrim2 215 0.8281 0.8281 0.8345 0.7706 2.944 1.662
    bl_discrim3 215 0.7555 0.7606 0.732 0.6842 2.386 1.499
    bl_discrim4 217 0.7858 0.7766 0.7483 0.7084 3.009 1.759
    bl_discrim5 212 0.6333 0.6397 0.5728 0.5356 2.377 1.597
    bl_discrim6 214 0.7273 0.7247 0.6863 0.641 2.425 1.653
    bl_discrim7 216 0.7321 0.7243 0.6746 0.6425 3.472 1.755
    bl_discrim8 217 0.7716 0.7666 0.7318 0.6919 2.903 1.671
    bl_discrim9 216 0.6684 0.6722 0.6124 0.5785 2.435 1.557
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3175 0.1185 0.2417 0.1469 0.07109 0.1043 0.04091
    bl_discrim2 0.2884 0.1116 0.2744 0.1395 0.06512 0.1209 0.02273
    bl_discrim3 0.3907 0.2186 0.1721 0.107 0.05581 0.05581 0.02273
    bl_discrim4 0.2811 0.1659 0.1889 0.1429 0.06912 0.1521 0.01364
    bl_discrim5 0.4575 0.1226 0.2075 0.08491 0.05189 0.07547 0.03636
    bl_discrim6 0.4346 0.1682 0.1776 0.07477 0.04673 0.09813 0.02727
    bl_discrim7 0.1806 0.1296 0.25 0.1296 0.09722 0.213 0.01818
    bl_discrim8 0.2719 0.1751 0.2488 0.1198 0.05069 0.1336 0.01364
    bl_discrim9 0.3704 0.2315 0.2083 0.06019 0.04167 0.08796 0.01818

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=220)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 54 (24.5%)
Disagree 38 (17.3%)
Agree 73 (33.2%)
Strongly Agree 39 (17.7%)
Refuse to Answer 16 (7.3%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 57 (25.9%)
Disagree 54 (24.5%)
Agree 59 (26.8%)
Strongly Agree 44 (20.0%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 69 (31.4%)
Disagree 65 (29.5%)
Agree 50 (22.7%)
Strongly Agree 32 (14.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 11 (5.0%)
Disagree 9 (4.1%)
Agree 63 (28.6%)
Strongly Agree 135 (61.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 38 (17.3%)
Disagree 30 (13.6%)
Agree 65 (29.5%)
Strongly Agree 82 (37.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 87 (39.5%)
Disagree 40 (18.2%)
Agree 51 (23.2%)
Strongly Agree 38 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 75 (34.1%)
Disagree 55 (25.0%)
Agree 57 (25.9%)
Strongly Agree 28 (12.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 94 (42.7%)
Disagree 72 (32.7%)
Agree 26 (11.8%)
Strongly Agree 25 (11.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 23 (10.5%)
Disagree 33 (15.0%)
Agree 84 (38.2%)
Strongly Agree 75 (34.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 12 (5.5%)
Disagree 24 (10.9%)
Agree 104 (47.3%)
Strongly Agree 74 (33.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)


Overall
(N=220)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 25.9 (6.47)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8299 0.8287 0.8648 0.3261 4.839 0.01711 2.59 0.6465 0.3107
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.8144 0.8133 0.8477 0.3261 4.355 0.01871 0.02286 0.3141
    bl_stigma2 0.8069 0.8066 0.8344 0.3167 4.171 0.01945 0.02084 0.3116
    bl_stigma3 0.8138 0.8137 0.846 0.3268 4.368 0.01882 0.02211 0.3141
    bl_stigma4 0.8312 0.8322 0.8638 0.3553 4.961 0.0173 0.02065 0.3145
    bl_stigma5 0.8154 0.812 0.8497 0.3242 4.318 0.01855 0.02753 0.3106
    bl_stigma6 0.8091 0.8085 0.8483 0.3193 4.221 0.01938 0.02468 0.2987
    bl_stigma7 0.8117 0.8108 0.8397 0.3226 4.286 0.01894 0.02085 0.3116
    bl_stigma8 0.8152 0.8152 0.8449 0.329 4.413 0.01866 0.02033 0.3163
    bl_stigma9 0.8091 0.8058 0.845 0.3156 4.15 0.01924 0.02739 0.2945
    bl_stigma10 0.8159 0.8127 0.8497 0.3253 4.339 0.01865 0.02666 0.3106
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 204 0.633 0.6272 0.5871 0.5191 2.475 1.08
    bl_stigma2 214 0.6955 0.6811 0.6681 0.5891 2.421 1.092
    bl_stigma3 216 0.649 0.6234 0.5877 0.5238 2.208 1.051
    bl_stigma4 218 0.4254 0.4594 0.3689 0.3147 3.477 0.7986
    bl_stigma5 215 0.6402 0.638 0.5803 0.5106 2.888 1.105
    bl_stigma6 216 0.6874 0.6663 0.621 0.5689 2.185 1.146
    bl_stigma7 215 0.657 0.6472 0.6238 0.5446 2.177 1.053
    bl_stigma8 217 0.6212 0.6107 0.5777 0.5095 1.917 1.006
    bl_stigma9 215 0.6711 0.6876 0.6426 0.5744 2.981 0.9666
    bl_stigma10 214 0.6075 0.6318 0.5763 0.5144 3.121 0.8189
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2647 0.1863 0.3578 0.1912 0.07273
    bl_stigma2 0.2664 0.2523 0.2757 0.2056 0.02727
    bl_stigma3 0.3194 0.3009 0.2315 0.1481 0.01818
    bl_stigma4 0.05046 0.04128 0.289 0.6193 0.009091
    bl_stigma5 0.1767 0.1395 0.3023 0.3814 0.02273
    bl_stigma6 0.4028 0.1852 0.2361 0.1759 0.01818
    bl_stigma7 0.3488 0.2558 0.2651 0.1302 0.02273
    bl_stigma8 0.4332 0.3318 0.1198 0.1152 0.01364
    bl_stigma9 0.107 0.1535 0.3907 0.3488 0.02273
    bl_stigma10 0.05607 0.1121 0.486 0.3458 0.02727

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=220)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 12 (5.5%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (2.3%)
Neither 6 (2.7%)
Moderately Agree 42 (19.1%)
Strongly Agree 146 (66.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 113 (51.4%)
Moderately Disagree 25 (11.4%)
Neither 30 (13.6%)
Moderately Agree 23 (10.5%)
Strongly Agree 17 (7.7%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.6%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.5%)
Moderately Disagree 3 (1.4%)
Neither 9 (4.1%)
Moderately Agree 40 (18.2%)
Strongly Agree 151 (68.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 17 (7.7%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (5.5%)
Neither 32 (14.5%)
Moderately Agree 55 (25.0%)
Strongly Agree 87 (39.5%)
Refuse to Answer 13 (5.9%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.2%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (5.5%)
Neither 14 (6.4%)
Moderately Agree 47 (21.4%)
Strongly Agree 129 (58.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.2%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.5%)
Moderately Disagree 10 (4.5%)
Neither 17 (7.7%)
Moderately Agree 47 (21.4%)
Strongly Agree 122 (55.5%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (4.5%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 94 (42.7%)
Moderately Disagree 32 (14.5%)
Neither 30 (13.6%)
Moderately Agree 24 (10.9%)
Strongly Agree 28 (12.7%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.6%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.5%)
Moderately Disagree 6 (2.7%)
Neither 22 (10.0%)
Moderately Agree 60 (27.3%)
Strongly Agree 112 (50.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=220)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 10 (4.5%)
Fair 19 (8.6%)
Good 55 (25.0%)
Very Good 53 (24.1%)
Excellent 76 (34.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 8 (3.6%)
Fair 20 (9.1%)
Good 56 (25.5%)
Very Good 50 (22.7%)
Excellent 79 (35.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=220)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 83 (37.7%)
Disagree 46 (20.9%)
Neutral 37 (16.8%)
Agree 17 (7.7%)
Strongly Agree 15 (6.8%)
Do not Know 15 (6.8%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.9%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 8 (3.6%)
Disagree 13 (5.9%)
Neutral 34 (15.5%)
Agree 62 (28.2%)
Strongly Agree 84 (38.2%)
Do not Know 11 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.2%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.2%)
Disagree 11 (5.0%)
Neutral 35 (15.9%)
Agree 60 (27.3%)
Strongly Agree 93 (42.3%)
Do not Know 8 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.1%)
Disagree 14 (6.4%)
Neutral 55 (25.0%)
Agree 74 (33.6%)
Strongly Agree 56 (25.5%)
Do not Know 6 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 67 (30.5%)
Disagree 45 (20.5%)
Neutral 39 (17.7%)
Agree 36 (16.4%)
Strongly Agree 14 (6.4%)
Do not Know 10 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 8 (3.6%)
Disagree 10 (4.5%)
Neutral 41 (18.6%)
Agree 71 (32.3%)
Strongly Agree 73 (33.2%)
Do not Know 6 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (4.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 66 (30.0%)
Disagree 61 (27.7%)
Neutral 27 (12.3%)
Agree 28 (12.7%)
Strongly Agree 20 (9.1%)
Do not Know 10 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.2%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.1%)
Disagree 12 (5.5%)
Neutral 41 (18.6%)
Agree 70 (31.8%)
Strongly Agree 65 (29.5%)
Do not Know 11 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (5.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 4 (1.8%)
Disagree 5 (2.3%)
Neutral 31 (14.1%)
Agree 88 (40.0%)
Strongly Agree 73 (33.2%)
Do not Know 8 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (4.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 6 (2.7%)
Disagree 8 (3.6%)
Neutral 31 (14.1%)
Agree 87 (39.5%)
Strongly Agree 71 (32.3%)
Do not Know 9 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.2%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 87 (39.5%)
Disagree 49 (22.3%)
Neutral 28 (12.7%)
Agree 21 (9.5%)
Strongly Agree 12 (5.5%)
Do not Know 14 (6.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)


Overall
(N=220)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.4 (8.65)
Median [Min, Max] 32.0 [0, 44.0]
Missing 7 (3.2%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.889 0.8973 0.9113 0.4428 8.742 0.01129 2.855 0.7864 0.4123
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8892 0.8978 0.91 0.4677 8.787 0.01135 0.02389 0.4565
    bl_trust2 0.8732 0.8825 0.8944 0.4289 7.51 0.01295 0.02199 0.4095
    bl_trust3 0.8759 0.8853 0.8978 0.4355 7.716 0.01269 0.02231 0.3763
    bl_trust4 0.8748 0.884 0.8981 0.4324 7.618 0.0128 0.02201 0.3763
    bl_trust5 0.8824 0.8921 0.9039 0.4525 8.265 0.01205 0.02671 0.4245
    bl_trust6 0.8721 0.8809 0.8953 0.4252 7.396 0.01305 0.02018 0.3763
    bl_trust7 0.8865 0.8956 0.9051 0.4617 8.576 0.01158 0.02468 0.4205
    bl_trust8 0.8758 0.885 0.9002 0.4348 7.693 0.01269 0.02284 0.4095
    bl_trust9 0.8756 0.8829 0.8965 0.43 7.542 0.01272 0.02163 0.3741
    bl_trust10 0.8738 0.8819 0.8961 0.4274 7.465 0.01288 0.02126 0.3763
    bl_trust11 0.8916 0.9004 0.9113 0.4748 9.04 0.01112 0.02119 0.4565
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 198 0.5874 0.5574 0.4898 0.4662 2.833 1.27
    bl_trust2 201 0.7643 0.7835 0.772 0.7096 3 1.1
    bl_trust3 206 0.7258 0.7449 0.7239 0.6667 3.073 1.068
    bl_trust4 208 0.7473 0.7631 0.7437 0.6867 2.74 1.063
    bl_trust5 201 0.6692 0.6459 0.5995 0.5706 2.572 1.302
    bl_trust6 203 0.794 0.8052 0.7972 0.7331 2.941 1.056
    bl_trust7 202 0.6347 0.5925 0.5414 0.5164 2.619 1.33
    bl_trust8 197 0.7212 0.7491 0.7227 0.6669 2.863 1.086
    bl_trust9 201 0.7692 0.7773 0.7619 0.7044 3.1 0.8888
    bl_trust10 203 0.7738 0.792 0.7798 0.7209 3.03 0.9643
    bl_trust11 197 0.5481 0.5163 0.4446 0.4254 2.904 1.248
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.07576 0.08586 0.1869 0.2323 0.4192 0.1
    bl_trust2 0.0398 0.06468 0.1692 0.3085 0.4179 0.08636
    bl_trust3 0.03398 0.0534 0.1699 0.2913 0.4515 0.06364
    bl_trust4 0.04327 0.06731 0.2644 0.3558 0.2692 0.05455
    bl_trust5 0.06965 0.1791 0.194 0.2239 0.3333 0.08636
    bl_trust6 0.03941 0.04926 0.202 0.3498 0.3596 0.07727
    bl_trust7 0.09901 0.1386 0.1337 0.302 0.3267 0.08182
    bl_trust8 0.04569 0.06091 0.2081 0.3553 0.3299 0.1045
    bl_trust9 0.0199 0.02488 0.1542 0.4378 0.3632 0.08636
    bl_trust10 0.02956 0.03941 0.1527 0.4286 0.3498 0.07727
    bl_trust11 0.06091 0.1066 0.1421 0.2487 0.4416 0.1045

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=220)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.19 (1.79)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (8.2%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.09 (1.87)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (10.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.09 (1.94)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (10.5%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.11 (1.89)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 20 (9.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 9.05 (1.95)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (11.4%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.45 (1.55)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (11.8%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.08 (2.09)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 27 (12.3%)


Overall
(N=220)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.14 (1.64)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (7.3%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9403 0.942 0.9432 0.699 16.25 0.006157 9.141 1.637 0.6999
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.9306 0.9328 0.9309 0.6981 13.88 0.007255 0.00547 0.6973
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9283 0.9307 0.9289 0.6914 13.44 0.007504 0.004913 0.6973
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9252 0.9278 0.9213 0.6819 12.86 0.007806 0.002871 0.6847
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9293 0.9319 0.9316 0.6952 13.69 0.007415 0.005834 0.6999
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9295 0.9319 0.9285 0.6951 13.68 0.007353 0.003798 0.6973
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.933 0.9344 0.9331 0.7035 14.23 0.007113 0.006569 0.7123
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9408 0.9413 0.9387 0.7276 16.02 0.006065 0.002962 0.7123
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 202 0.8643 0.8634 0.8377 0.8088 9.193 1.789
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 196 0.9025 0.8803 0.8612 0.8333 9.087 1.872
    bl_artoutcome1c 197 0.9106 0.9039 0.9006 0.8656 9.091 1.944
    bl_artoutcome1d 200 0.8637 0.8707 0.8459 0.8213 9.105 1.887
    bl_artoutcome1e 195 0.8761 0.871 0.8551 0.8197 9.046 1.954
    bl_artoutcome1f 194 0.8514 0.8502 0.8163 0.7938 9.454 1.554
    bl_artoutcome1g 193 0.8087 0.7902 0.7391 0.7096 9.078 2.086

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=220)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.11 (2.34)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.4%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.31 (1.52)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (0.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.92 (2.07)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 20 (9.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.94 (2.06)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 11 (5.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.06 (1.85)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.89 (1.90)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (2.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.25 (2.76)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.81 (3.09)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.24 (2.66)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.22 (1.75)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.52 (2.49)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (3.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 7.92 (2.68)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (7.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.69 (3.03)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 12 (5.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.35 (2.58)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (4.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.31 (1.73)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (3.6%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.55 (1.82)
Median [Min, Max] 9.20 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9501 0.9558 0.9667 0.5904 21.62 0.004735 8.553 1.822 0.5926
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9484 0.9548 0.9662 0.6014 21.12 0.004897 0.01021 0.5983
    bl_artadh2 0.9484 0.9536 0.965 0.5949 20.56 0.004962 0.01026 0.5927
    bl_artadh3 0.9453 0.9513 0.9625 0.5824 19.53 0.005181 0.009722 0.5766
    bl_artadh4 0.9446 0.9507 0.9622 0.5792 19.27 0.005254 0.009571 0.5766
    bl_artadh5 0.9468 0.9524 0.9637 0.5885 20.02 0.005052 0.01038 0.5922
    bl_artadh6 0.9452 0.9508 0.9624 0.5797 19.31 0.005192 0.009791 0.5863
    bl_artadh7 0.9469 0.9535 0.9618 0.5944 20.51 0.005042 0.009828 0.5949
    bl_artadh8 0.9474 0.9533 0.9612 0.5934 20.44 0.005024 0.009981 0.5949
    bl_artadh9 0.9429 0.9501 0.9617 0.5763 19.04 0.005486 0.009529 0.5681
    bl_artadh10 0.9474 0.9531 0.963 0.5921 20.32 0.005016 0.0105 0.5926
    bl_artadh11 0.946 0.9527 0.9642 0.5898 20.13 0.005135 0.01115 0.5927
    bl_artadh12 0.9483 0.9546 0.9651 0.6002 21.02 0.0049 0.01024 0.5974
    bl_artadh13 0.9502 0.9553 0.9657 0.6043 21.38 0.004725 0.009645 0.5983
    bl_artadh14 0.9455 0.9522 0.9639 0.5872 19.92 0.005188 0.01129 0.5815
    bl_artadh15 0.9475 0.953 0.963 0.5918 20.3 0.005005 0.01044 0.5926
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 217 0.7179 0.701 0.6694 0.6517 8.106 2.336
    bl_artadh2 218 0.7296 0.7509 0.7297 0.6945 9.312 1.516
    bl_artadh3 200 0.8317 0.8474 0.8426 0.8079 8.915 2.071
    bl_artadh4 209 0.8691 0.8719 0.8697 0.8424 8.943 2.058
    bl_artadh5 216 0.776 0.8003 0.7872 0.7494 9.06 1.853
    bl_artadh6 215 0.8661 0.8681 0.8636 0.8298 8.893 1.9
    bl_artadh7 216 0.7755 0.7553 0.7497 0.7312 8.255 2.763
    bl_artadh8 216 0.7872 0.7623 0.7584 0.7385 7.81 3.095
    bl_artadh9 217 0.8948 0.8946 0.8946 0.8802 8.24 2.663
    bl_artadh10 216 0.7625 0.7728 0.7603 0.7235 9.222 1.746
    bl_artadh11 213 0.8033 0.7902 0.7725 0.759 8.516 2.491
    bl_artadh12 204 0.7263 0.7104 0.686 0.6726 7.922 2.681
    bl_artadh13 208 0.6929 0.6787 0.6502 0.6384 7.688 3.035
    bl_artadh14 210 0.8141 0.8101 0.7944 0.78 8.352 2.577
    bl_artadh15 212 0.7603 0.775 0.7628 0.7213 9.311 1.733

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=220)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 74 (33.6%)
Yes 143 (65.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 94 (42.7%)
Yes 122 (55.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 103 (46.8%)
Yes 110 (50.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.2%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 109 (49.5%)
Yes 107 (48.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 111 (50.5%)
Yes 102 (46.4%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.2%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 115 (52.3%)
Yes 100 (45.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 87 (39.5%)
Yes 128 (58.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 78 (35.5%)
Yes 137 (62.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 149 (67.7%)
Yes 68 (30.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 179 (81.4%)
Yes 38 (17.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 100 (45.5%)
Yes 119 (54.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 158 (71.8%)
Yes 60 (27.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 165 (75.0%)
Yes 52 (23.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 178 (80.9%)
Yes 39 (17.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 118 (53.6%)
Yes 101 (45.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 141 (64.1%)
Yes 77 (35.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 151 (68.6%)
Yes 68 (30.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 132 (60.0%)
Yes 86 (39.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 63 (28.6%)
Yes 154 (70.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 72 (32.7%)
Yes 146 (66.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 103 (46.8%)
Yes 115 (52.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.42 (5.29)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [0, 21.0]

Social Network Members

  • n=15 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=3 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=205)
Number of people listed
1 12 (5.9%)
2 18 (8.8%)
3 28 (13.7%)
4 28 (13.7%)
5 119 (58.0%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 103 (50.2%)
No 102 (49.8%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 77 (37.6%)
No 128 (62.4%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 136 (66.3%)
No 69 (33.7%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 105 (51.2%)
No 99 (48.3%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 176 (85.9%)
No 29 (14.1%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 62 (30.2%)
No 143 (69.8%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=839)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.5 (12.8)
Median [Min, Max] 28.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 340 (40.5%)
Unchecked 499 (59.5%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 394 (47.0%)
Unchecked 445 (53.0%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 97 (11.6%)
Unchecked 742 (88.4%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 405 (48.3%)
No 428 (51.0%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.7%)
Black or African American
Checked 462 (55.1%)
Unchecked 377 (44.9%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 19 (2.3%)
Unchecked 820 (97.7%)
Asian
Checked 8 (1.0%)
Unchecked 831 (99.0%)
White
Checked 154 (18.4%)
Unchecked 685 (81.6%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.2%)
Unchecked 837 (99.8%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 432 (51.5%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 311 (37.1%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 52 (6.2%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 30 (3.6%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 14 (1.7%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 394 (47.0%)
Gay 272 (32.4%)
Bisexual 92 (11.0%)
Don't Know 35 (4.2%)
Lesbian 28 (3.3%)
Other 17 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 591 (70.4%)
Diagnosed with HIV 160 (19.1%)
Don't Know 87 (10.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 143 (17.0%)
No 5 (0.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 12 (1.4%)
Missing 679 (80.9%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 167 (19.9%)
No 643 (76.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 28 (3.3%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 475 (56.6%)
No 332 (39.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 31 (3.7%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.5 (9.65)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 213 (25.4%)
Weekly 182 (21.7%)
Monthly 116 (13.8%)
Occasionally 283 (33.7%)
Refuse to answer 27 (3.2%)
Don't Know 18 (2.1%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=220)
Chlamydia
No 115 (52.3%)
Yes 98 (44.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 173 (78.6%)
Yes 37 (16.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
Gonorrhea
No 102 (46.4%)
Yes 110 (50.0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 197 (89.5%)
Yes 12 (5.5%)
Do not Know 5 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 201 (91.4%)
Yes 8 (3.6%)
Do not Know 6 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 189 (85.9%)
Yes 26 (11.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Syphilis
No 87 (39.5%)
Yes 124 (56.4%)
Do not Know 5 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
Urethritis
No 204 (92.7%)
Yes 8 (3.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Other
No 202 (91.8%)
Yes 4 (1.8%)
Do not Know 5 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.1%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=220)
1. Chlamydia
No 170 (77.3%)
Yes 41 (18.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.2%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 192 (87.3%)
Yes 15 (6.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 10 (4.5%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 151 (68.6%)
Yes 57 (25.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 8 (3.6%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 201 (91.4%)
Yes 6 (2.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 11 (5.0%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 202 (91.8%)
Yes 6 (2.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 11 (5.0%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 204 (92.7%)
Yes 9 (4.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.3%)
7. Syphilis
No 138 (62.7%)
Yes 66 (30.0%)
Do not Know 6 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.1%)
8. Urethritis
No 208 (94.5%)
Yes 3 (1.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 8 (3.6%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 202 (91.8%)
Yes 4 (1.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 14 (6.4%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=220)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 98 (44.5%)
Yes 120 (54.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 41 (18.6%)
Yes 176 (80.0%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 58 (26.4%)
Yes 159 (72.3%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 156 (70.9%)
Yes 59 (26.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 179 (81.4%)
Yes 38 (17.3%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 161 (73.2%)
Yes 57 (25.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 129 (58.6%)
Yes 85 (38.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 173 (78.6%)
Yes 44 (20.0%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 150 (68.2%)
Yes 67 (30.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 188 (85.5%)
Yes 27 (12.3%)
Do not Know 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 215 (97.7%)
Yes 2 (0.9%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 207 (94.1%)
Yes 7 (3.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 64 (29%) 66 (30%) 56 (25%) 26 (12%) 10 (4.5%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cannabis 74 (33%) 32 (14%) 17 (7.6%) 22 (9.9%) 77 (35%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cocaine 197 (88%) 14 (6.3%) 10 (4.5%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Hallucinogens 198 (89%) 15 (6.7%) 9 (4.0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Inhalants 153 (69%) 30 (13%) 17 (7.6%) 20 (9.0%) 2 (0.9%) 1 (0.4%)
    Methamphetamine 184 (83%) 15 (6.7%) 5 (2.2%) 9 (4.0%) 9 (4.0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Other Drugs 220 (99%) 2 (0.9%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Opioids 216 (97%) 4 (1.8%) 1 (0.4%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Stimulants 211 (95%) 6 (2.7%) 2 (0.9%) 1 (0.4%) 2 (0.9%) 1 (0.4%)
    Sedatives 199 (89%) 12 (5.4%) 5 (2.2%) 3 (1.3%) 3 (1.3%) 1 (0.4%)
    Street Opioids 222 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Tobacco 125 (56%) 23 (10%) 7 (3.1%) 24 (11%) 43 (19%) 1 (0.4%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=223)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 129 (57.8%)
Moderate Risk 85 (38.1%)
High Risk 9 (4.0%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 138 (61.9%)
Moderate Risk 78 (35.0%)
High Risk 7 (3.1%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 78 (35.0%)
Moderate Risk 124 (55.6%)
High Risk 21 (9.4%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 203 (91.0%)
Moderate Risk 18 (8.1%)
High Risk 2 (0.9%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 215 (96.4%)
Moderate Risk 8 (3.6%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 187 (83.9%)
Moderate Risk 22 (9.9%)
High Risk 14 (6.3%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 165 (74.0%)
Moderate Risk 56 (25.1%)
High Risk 2 (0.9%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 207 (92.8%)
Moderate Risk 15 (6.7%)
High Risk 1 (0.4%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 205 (91.9%)
Moderate Risk 18 (8.1%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 220 (98.7%)
Moderate Risk 2 (0.9%)
High Risk 1 (0.4%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 223 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 222 (99.6%)
Moderate Risk 1 (0.4%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=223)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.20 (9.32)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.73 (8.55)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 11.0 (10.5)
Median [Min, Max] 11.0 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.31 (4.68)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.448 (2.32)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 18.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.57 (8.88)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.45 (6.76)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.969 (3.76)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.888 (3.06)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.229 (2.05)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.0314 (0.360)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 5.00]

PrEP

Overall
(N=220)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 40 (18.2%)
Yes 165 (75.0%)
Do not Know 13 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 179 (81.4%)
Yes 36 (16.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=220)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 189 (85.9%)
Yes 28 (12.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 201 (91.4%)
Yes 17 (7.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 196 (89.1%)
Yes 20 (9.1%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 190 (86.4%)
Yes 26 (11.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 212 (96.4%)
Yes 2 (0.9%)
Do not Know 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 212 (96.4%)
Yes 4 (1.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 209 (95.0%)
Yes 7 (3.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
syringe exchange services?
No 209 (95.0%)
Yes 8 (3.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 214 (97.3%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 215 (97.7%)
Yes 2 (0.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=220)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 201 (91.4%)
Yes 16 (7.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 213 (96.8%)
Yes 4 (1.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 2 (0.9%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 208 (94.5%)
Yes 8 (3.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 206 (93.6%)
Yes 10 (4.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 212 (96.4%)
Yes 2 (0.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 6 (2.7%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 213 (96.8%)
Yes 3 (1.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 213 (96.8%)
Yes 3 (1.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
syringe exchange services?
No 212 (96.4%)
Yes 5 (2.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 214 (97.3%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (2.3%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 216 (98.2%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=220)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 184 (83.6%)
Yes 33 (15.0%)
Do not Know 2 (0.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 157 (71.4%)
Yes 60 (27.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.9%)
support groups?
No 157 (71.4%)
Yes 59 (26.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 162 (73.6%)
Yes 56 (25.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 201 (91.4%)
Yes 13 (5.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.4%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=220)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 212 (96.4%)
Yes 4 (1.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 186 (84.5%)
Yes 31 (14.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.4%)
support groups?
No 185 (84.1%)
Yes 30 (13.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.8%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 193 (87.7%)
Yes 25 (11.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 2 (0.9%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 206 (93.6%)
Yes 7 (3.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 6 (2.7%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=220)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 85 (38.6%)
Several days 73 (33.2%)
More than half the days 25 (11.4%)
Nearly every day 18 (8.2%)
Do not Know 15 (6.8%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 70 (31.8%)
Several days 75 (34.1%)
More than half the days 28 (12.7%)
Nearly every day 28 (12.7%)
Do not Know 13 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 61 (27.7%)
Several days 74 (33.6%)
More than half the days 28 (12.7%)
Nearly every day 46 (20.9%)
Do not Know 7 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 54 (24.5%)
Several days 90 (40.9%)
More than half the days 30 (13.6%)
Nearly every day 32 (14.5%)
Do not Know 9 (4.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 83 (37.7%)
Several days 66 (30.0%)
More than half the days 31 (14.1%)
Nearly every day 29 (13.2%)
Do not Know 7 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.8%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 89 (40.5%)
Several days 59 (26.8%)
More than half the days 23 (10.5%)
Nearly every day 36 (16.4%)
Do not Know 8 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 102 (46.4%)
Several days 47 (21.4%)
More than half the days 26 (11.8%)
Nearly every day 32 (14.5%)
Do not Know 7 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 130 (59.1%)
Several days 33 (15.0%)
More than half the days 21 (9.5%)
Nearly every day 20 (9.1%)
Do not Know 10 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
Overall
(N=220)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 8.06 (6.31)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 24.0]
Missing 11 (5.0%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8967 0.8978 0.8976 0.5233 8.781 0.01057 2.026 0.7982 0.5207
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8819 0.8828 0.8785 0.5183 7.531 0.01223 0.006048 0.5175
    bl_phq2 0.8763 0.8774 0.8718 0.5055 7.156 0.01278 0.006234 0.5169
    bl_phq3 0.8828 0.8839 0.8807 0.5209 7.61 0.01211 0.006363 0.5175
    bl_phq4 0.8787 0.8796 0.8774 0.5107 7.306 0.01254 0.0074 0.5175
    bl_phq5 0.8853 0.8866 0.8837 0.5276 7.817 0.01186 0.007724 0.5242
    bl_phq6 0.8821 0.8834 0.8799 0.5198 7.578 0.01219 0.008027 0.5175
    bl_phq7 0.89 0.8908 0.8871 0.5382 8.158 0.01135 0.008122 0.5348
    bl_phq8 0.8917 0.8936 0.8872 0.5453 8.396 0.01122 0.005451 0.5242
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 201 0.7679 0.7807 0.7484 0.7031 1.881 0.9464
    bl_phq2 201 0.8233 0.8245 0.8067 0.7583 2.07 1.022
    bl_phq3 209 0.7748 0.7718 0.7342 0.6884 2.282 1.11
    bl_phq4 206 0.7938 0.8067 0.7769 0.7348 2.194 0.9981
    bl_phq5 209 0.7577 0.7487 0.7012 0.6609 2.029 1.051
    bl_phq6 207 0.7751 0.7753 0.7385 0.6952 2.029 1.114
    bl_phq7 207 0.7173 0.7122 0.6521 0.6155 1.942 1.113
    bl_phq8 204 0.6885 0.6876 0.6284 0.5883 1.662 1.011
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4229 0.3632 0.1244 0.08955 0.08636
    bl_phq2 0.3483 0.3731 0.1393 0.1393 0.08636
    bl_phq3 0.2919 0.3541 0.134 0.2201 0.05
    bl_phq4 0.2621 0.4369 0.1456 0.1553 0.06364
    bl_phq5 0.3971 0.3158 0.1483 0.1388 0.05
    bl_phq6 0.43 0.285 0.1111 0.1739 0.05909
    bl_phq7 0.4928 0.2271 0.1256 0.1546 0.05909
    bl_phq8 0.6373 0.1618 0.1029 0.09804 0.07273

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=220)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 116 (52.7%)
Yes 95 (43.2%)
Do not Know 4 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.3%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 98 (44.5%)
Yes 109 (49.5%)
Do not Know 7 (3.2%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 112 (50.9%)
Yes 85 (38.6%)
Do not Know 15 (6.8%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.6%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 97 (44.1%)
Yes 103 (46.8%)
Do not Know 14 (6.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.7%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.78 (1.57)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=224)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.14 (1.03)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 20 (8.9%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.01 (1.07)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (4.9%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.07 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 17 (7.6%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.71 (1.29)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 22 (9.8%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.16 (1.10)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (8.5%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.29 (0.987)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (4.5%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.71 (1.20)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 17 (7.6%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.51 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (6.7%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.14 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 12 (5.4%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.81 (1.18)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 18 (8.0%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.2 (8.48)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 6 (2.7%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8979 0.9002 0.9013 0.4741 9.015 0.01019 2.922 0.8481 0.4684
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8892 0.8915 0.8893 0.4771 8.212 0.01113 0.00441 0.4737
    bl_resilience2 0.8853 0.8875 0.8866 0.4671 7.888 0.0115 0.004899 0.4535
    bl_resilience3 0.8877 0.8903 0.8888 0.4743 8.12 0.01127 0.005097 0.4555
    bl_resilience4 0.89 0.892 0.8913 0.4785 8.258 0.01107 0.005372 0.4628
    bl_resilience5 0.8898 0.8924 0.8924 0.4795 8.292 0.01108 0.005289 0.484
    bl_resilience6 0.8847 0.8863 0.8856 0.464 7.792 0.01158 0.004598 0.4553
    bl_resilience7 0.8884 0.8914 0.8889 0.4771 8.212 0.01121 0.005132 0.484
    bl_resilience8 0.8911 0.8932 0.8923 0.4816 8.362 0.01095 0.004906 0.4929
    bl_resilience9 0.8821 0.8848 0.8838 0.4603 7.677 0.01185 0.004534 0.4488
    bl_resilience10 0.8903 0.8931 0.8917 0.4815 8.357 0.01103 0.004815 0.4929
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 204 0.7152 0.7108 0.6736 0.626 3.137 1.032
    bl_resilience2 213 0.775 0.7606 0.7325 0.6871 3.014 1.075
    bl_resilience3 207 0.7296 0.7248 0.6882 0.6467 3.068 1.108
    bl_resilience4 202 0.7171 0.7039 0.6592 0.6223 2.713 1.288
    bl_resilience5 205 0.6903 0.6989 0.6517 0.615 3.156 1.1
    bl_resilience6 214 0.7704 0.7758 0.7518 0.7075 3.285 0.9873
    bl_resilience7 207 0.7275 0.7109 0.673 0.6374 2.715 1.199
    bl_resilience8 209 0.7056 0.6885 0.6415 0.6062 2.507 1.275
    bl_resilience9 212 0.796 0.7941 0.7749 0.7328 3.142 1.118
    bl_resilience10 206 0.7034 0.6892 0.6438 0.609 2.806 1.177
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02451 0.05392 0.1618 0.2794 0.4804 0.08929
    bl_resilience2 0.03756 0.05164 0.1878 0.3052 0.4178 0.04911
    bl_resilience3 0.02899 0.08213 0.1594 0.2512 0.4783 0.07589
    bl_resilience4 0.08911 0.08911 0.2079 0.2475 0.3663 0.09821
    bl_resilience5 0.03415 0.05854 0.1561 0.2195 0.5317 0.08482
    bl_resilience6 0.01402 0.06075 0.1168 0.243 0.5654 0.04464
    bl_resilience7 0.05797 0.09662 0.2609 0.2415 0.343 0.07589
    bl_resilience8 0.09569 0.1053 0.2871 0.2201 0.2919 0.06696
    bl_resilience9 0.03302 0.07547 0.1368 0.2264 0.5283 0.05357
    bl_resilience10 0.04854 0.09709 0.2233 0.2621 0.3689 0.08036

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=220)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 9 (4.1%)
Yes (Accepted) 202 (91.8%)
Missing 9 (4.1%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=202)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 82 (40.6%)
Yes 114 (56.4%)
Invalid Result 6 (3.0%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 192 (95.0%)
Yes 6 (3.0%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.0%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 189 (93.6%)
Yes 9 (4.5%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.0%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 172 (85.1%)
Yes 30 (14.9%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 173 (85.6%)
Yes 29 (14.4%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 201 (99.5%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 179 (88.6%)
Yes 23 (11.4%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 202 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 196 (97.0%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.0%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 201 (99.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.5%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 197 (97.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.5%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 197 (97.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.5%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of June 14, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=24223 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=13575 of those prompts received responses (56% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=6061)
A2
(N=6060)
A3
(N=6051)
A4
(N=6051)
Responded
Yes 3367 (55.6%) 3450 (56.9%) 3383 (55.9%) 3375 (55.8%)
No 2694 (44.4%) 2610 (43.1%) 2668 (44.1%) 2676 (44.2%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=3485)
D2
(N=3480)
D3
(N=3474)
D4
(N=3462)
D5
(N=3455)
D6
(N=3445)
D7
(N=3422)
Responded
Yes 1901 (54.5%) 1945 (55.9%) 1948 (56.1%) 1918 (55.4%) 1936 (56.0%) 2012 (58.4%) 1915 (56.0%)
No 1584 (45.5%) 1535 (44.1%) 1526 (43.9%) 1544 (44.6%) 1519 (44.0%) 1433 (41.6%) 1507 (44.0%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=5578)
B2
(N=4335)
B3
(N=3793)
B4
(N=3334)
B5
(N=3055)
B6
(N=2233)
B7
(N=1475)
B8
(N=420)
Responded
Yes 3346 (60.0%) 2470 (57.0%) 2155 (56.8%) 1796 (53.9%) 1712 (56.0%) 1115 (49.9%) 813 (55.1%) 168 (40.0%)
No 2232 (40.0%) 1865 (43.0%) 1638 (43.2%) 1538 (46.1%) 1343 (44.0%) 1118 (50.1%) 662 (44.9%) 252 (60.0%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=24223)
Responded
Yes 13575 (56.0%)
No 10648 (44.0%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=9981)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 83 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 36 (0.4%)
Friend's home 686 (6.9%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 137 (1.4%)
Home 6870 (68.8%)
Other 543 (5.4%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 122 (1.2%)
School 126 (1.3%)
Work 1378 (13.8%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.51 (2.80)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.67 (3.03)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.80 (3.15)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 6093 (61.0%)
Other 206 (2.1%)
With a friend or friends in-person 1683 (16.9%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 281 (2.8%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 722 (7.2%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 72 (0.7%)
With classmates 191 (1.9%)
With family in-person 619 (6.2%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 114 (1.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 638 (6.4%)
Unchecked 9343 (93.6%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 752 (7.5%)
Unchecked 9229 (92.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 262 (2.6%)
Unchecked 9719 (97.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1456 (14.6%)
Unchecked 8525 (85.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 80 (0.8%)
Unchecked 9901 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 1048 (10.5%)
Unchecked 8933 (89.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 77 (0.8%)
Unchecked 9904 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 4600 (46.1%)
Unchecked 5381 (53.9%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 115 (1.2%)
Unchecked 9866 (98.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 1222 (12.2%)
Unchecked 8759 (87.8%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 814 (8.2%)
Unchecked 9167 (91.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 906 (9.1%)
Unchecked 9075 (90.9%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=3283)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 98 (3.0%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 8 (0.2%)
Friend's home 248 (7.6%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 8 (0.2%)
Home 2547 (77.6%)
Other 115 (3.5%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 52 (1.6%)
School 18 (0.5%)
Work 189 (5.8%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.60 (2.82)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.55 (2.98)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.68 (3.09)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.48 (2.83)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 344 (10.5%)
Yes 2939 (89.5%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 235 (7.2%)
Unchecked 3048 (92.8%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 342 (10.4%)
Unchecked 2941 (89.6%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 219 (6.7%)
Unchecked 3064 (93.3%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 769 (23.4%)
Unchecked 2514 (76.6%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 61 (1.9%)
Unchecked 3222 (98.1%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 365 (11.1%)
Unchecked 2918 (88.9%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 27 (0.8%)
Unchecked 3256 (99.2%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 1728 (52.6%)
Unchecked 1555 (47.4%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 66 (2.0%)
Unchecked 3217 (98.0%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 564 (17.2%)
Unchecked 2719 (82.8%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 413 (12.6%)
Unchecked 2870 (87.4%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 231 (7.0%)
Unchecked 3052 (93.0%)


Overall
(N=3283)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 346 (10.5%)
1 62 (1.9%)
2 5 (0.2%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 2667 (81.2%)
Missing 202 (6.2%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 346 (10.5%)
Some of my doses 120 (3.7%)
Most of my doses 77 (2.3%)
All of my HIV medication doses 2667 (81.2%)
Missing 73 (2.2%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 344 (10.5%)
Yes 2939 (89.5%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=346)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 80 (23.1%)
Unchecked 266 (76.9%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 119 (34.4%)
Unchecked 227 (65.6%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 8 (2.3%)
Unchecked 338 (97.7%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 9 (2.6%)
Unchecked 337 (97.4%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 10 (2.9%)
Unchecked 336 (97.1%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (2.9%)
Unchecked 336 (97.1%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 3 (0.9%)
Unchecked 343 (99.1%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 7 (2.0%)
Unchecked 339 (98.0%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 12 (3.5%)
Unchecked 334 (96.5%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 49 (14.2%)
Unchecked 297 (85.8%)
Other reasons
Checked 70 (20.2%)
Unchecked 276 (79.8%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=105)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 16 (15.2%)
Yes 89 (84.8%)


  • n=115 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=16 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Overall
(N=220)
Second Follow-Up Due
FU2 Not Due Yet 217 (98.6%)
FU2 Due, 548+ Days Since Baseline 3 (1.4%)

Undetectable Viral Load Over Time

Undetectable at 9 Month Follow-Up Total
No Yes
Undetectable at BL
    No 13 (14%) 8 (8.9%) 21 (23%)
    Yes 6 (6.7%) 63 (70%) 69 (77%)
Total 19 (21%) 71 (79%) 90 (100%)

Prescreening Form (n=1405)

  • Prescreener completed (n=253)
  • Refused prescreener (n=39)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=171)
  • Do not contact (n=168)